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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,570.49, 15,967.22 and 6,265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,570.49, 15,967.22 and 6,265.26 is: 8,646.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,570.49 : 15,967.22 = 6,265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,570.49/15,967.22 = 6,265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,570.49x = 15,967.22 × 6,265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,570.49x = 100,038,753.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,038,753.45/11,570.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.03

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